{"product_id":"genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-45-5-cts-1","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 45.5cts - Extra Large Natural Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 45.5cts – Extra Large Natural Specimen | Opal Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly exceptional Australian opal belemnite — at 45.5 carats and 47mm long, this is an extra large example of one of nature’s most extraordinary fossil gemstones. With its substantial, tapered form graduating to 15mm wide and 10mm thick, this specimen commands attention as a collector’s centrepiece or a dramatic, one-of-a-kind pendant stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduating to 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduating to 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural opal belemnite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Opal Belemnites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were ancient marine creatures — relatives of modern squid and cuttlefish — that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, approximately 135 million years ago. When they died, their hard internal rostrums were buried in sediment and, over millions of years, replaced by precious opal. The result is one of nature’s most extraordinary fossils: a genuine prehistoric creature preserved in gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese specimens are highly sought after by opal collectors, fossil enthusiasts, and jewellers alike. High-quality belemnites make exceptional pendants and statement pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Australia. Each belemnite is a unique natural specimen — colour, pattern, and exact dimensions will vary slightly from the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42534241534087,"sku":"2905","price":271.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/39903C34-7B19-4E55-BD3E-C424579F9522.jpg?v=1743507833","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-45-5-cts-1","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}